Food and Mood project gains momentum

Everyone knows that our mood can be affected by all kinds of environmental factors, such as lack of sleep, alcohol and stress.

One organisation however  has spent some time researching the effect that food can have on our state of mind by conducting a study involving more than 200 Britons.

The Food and Mood Project was . . . → Read More: Food and Mood project gains momentum

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Getting in Shape at a Health Club while on a Vegetarian Diet

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The age of the protein shake is upon us and maintaining healthy nutritional habits alongside regular exercise is a common goal for gym goers – including vegetarians.  Still, there are misconceptions about protein shakes and different ‘gym foods’ in general – those who understand what they are eating will see and feel much better . . . → Read More: Getting in Shape at a Health Club while on a Vegetarian Diet

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Meditation the ultimate relaxation

Meditation is one of those things that everyone seemingly wants to do because they already know the benefits from it, but simply do not know where to begin doing it. Meditation itself is not a new concept; in fact it has been practiced by almost every different culture around the world for thousands of years. . . . → Read More: Meditation the ultimate relaxation

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Finding a balance in life

It is not uncommon to hear people talking about achieving balance in their lives; and this usually refers to a balance between how much time and effort they spend on their work compared to how much they spend doing things they enjoy.

There are other more important ways to achieve balance in your life, ways that could . . . → Read More: Finding a balance in life

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Blueberry super food

Many people regard the blueberry as an excellent food due to its antioxidant properties and is very healthy. It is certainly one of the most popular super foods available and is very popular with people looking to improve their health. Super foods have been shown to help people get over illnesses and combat diseases. Blueberries initially . . . → Read More: Blueberry super food

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Dukan Diet high protein regimen

Fad diets come and go on what appears to be a daily basis, and some are absurd to the point of hilarity, at least for those who watch but don’t participate.  The dieters, however, are seldom laughing – and quite often they are doing serious damage to their own well-being, both physical and psychological.  Celebrity diets, . . . → Read More: Dukan Diet high protein regimen

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Healthy Minds research

Across the world, there are literally millions of people who are affected by various brain disorders. Now Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc have announced the launch of a new and comprehensive initiative they have named Healthy Minds.

The aim of this initiative is to speed up the progress in the ongoing fight against disorders of the brain and Janssen . . . → Read More: Healthy Minds research

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New book Beating depression with Robert Leahy PhD

Beat the Blues Before They Beat You

How to Overcome Depression

By Robert L. Leahy PhD

Published 5th December 2011

£10.99 pb, also available as an eBook

Cognitive therapy techniques to help you rescue yourself from depression

Many people regularly have negative thoughts and also suffer from the fear of failure. This can often lead to depression but the good news . . . → Read More: New book Beating depression with Robert Leahy PhD

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Why Training for an Event is the Best Workout Motivation

Kick starting a fitness regime in the first place is difficult enough, never mind maintaining one – so what is the secret to staying motivated?  A lot of people believe running regular events can provide an end goal like nothing else and the other benefits of regular workouts like muscle toning, come as by-products to reaching . . . → Read More: Why Training for an Event is the Best Workout Motivation

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UK has 2 million type 2 diabetes sufferers

Recent figures have estimated that the number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes in the UK is 2 million. It is expected that there are close to 200,000 people living with the disease currently undiagnosed. Generally those who are suffering from the condition are overweight and over 40 years old.

Sometimes the condition is caused by . . . → Read More: UK has 2 million type 2 diabetes sufferers

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